Here's a list of all the walking festivals and related events we know about happening during May 2020 - in fact, there's some many now, we've had to split May into two pages... so below are the festivals up to the 14th May, and festivals from the 15th May onwards are on this page.

If you know of a festival or event taking place we haven't got listed, please get in touch with us here.

The Northumberland walking festival returns. We provide your gateway to Hadrian's Wall Country, Northumberland National Park and the North Pennines AONB. Every day there is a longer and a shorter walk. On four days there will also be a Special Interest walk.

27th April - 6th May

Ulverston WalkFestSet on the fringe of the beautiful Lake District the annual Ulverston walking festival celebrates the town and surrounding area’s rich history. The festival programme will offer walks for all ages and abilities including the Sir John Barrow Amble, a walk in the footsteps of the Quakers, "Walks for Wheels", nature walks and map reading activities.

30th April - 6th May

ride2sride - The Settle-Carlisle Walking Festivalride2stride is a festival of walks, talks and music along the fabulous Settle-Carlisle railway line.It's a week long celebration of the wonderful landscape and culture of the western Dales and Eden Valley. The festival is made up of lots of events and activities and things will be happening along the length of the line. Walks will be led from stations by experienced walk leaders. Speakers will share their local knowledge and love of the area, and the pubs will be buzzing with music and song.

The Isle of Harris Mountain Festival is a week-long celebration of the mountains of and coastline of Harris. The Festival offers you the opportunity to get out and explore the unique landscapes of Harris, with its rugged hills, white sandy beaches and turquoise seas. The interior of North and South Harris encompass some of the finest areas of wild land in Scotland, offering limitless possibilities for walking and exploring.

The city’s hugely popular, annual walking festival – Bristol Walk Fest, a celebration of walking and walks throughout the city, takes place again throughout the month of May. Now in its seventh successful year, regularly attracts over 500 walkers from across the city and beyond. Each year there is a variety of walking events on offer. Whether you like historical tours, nature walks, exploring street art, walking sports, or you just want to get fit and enjoy some fresh air, there is something for everyone. The mostly free events are for all ages from young to old and all levels of fitness are welcome – walk distances range from less than a mile to more than ten.

Building upon the success of previous year's, 2018's Alton Walking Festival is throughout the entire month of May. The Festival will also aim to encourage those who have not considered walking before to actively log their progress to being able to complete a 5 km walk by the end of the month and hopefully encourage them to continue walking as a positive step towards their health and well-being.

This year’s Festival will offer walkers a range of guided walks that will allow them to explore the town and surrounding countryside. Whether they are looking to delve into the town’s history, enjoy the local shops, cafes and restaurants or are a keen walker looking to enjoy a day out in the East Hampshire Countryside, the programme will offer something for all ages and abilities.

Following its rebirth in 2018, the Isle of Wight Walking Festival returns with local and visiting walkers of all ages and abilities setting off on trails across the Island’s picturesque landscape. Walkers will get up close and personal with the best of the Island's stunning scenery, as they journey from the beautiful chalky cliffs of the west coast to the lush green rolling hills of the east.

The third annual Ringinglow Walks Walking Festival takes place over the May bank holiday. Join walk leader Steve Murfitt on three new routes planned by him especially for the festival. There's a morning walk on the Saturday, a full day's walk on Sunday, and an evening stroll on Bank Holiday Monday

This year's festival is offering 57 walks over 9 days in and around the Ironbridge Gorge. There is something for all abilities from short 3 or 4 mile afternoon or evening walks to all day treks with a different walk of approximately 20 miles on 7 of the 9 days and everything in between.

If you have not been before you have nothing to lose (well perhaps a couple of pounds!) and the opportunity to make some new friends. To those who have joined us before, we look forward to welcoming you back, as friends.

The 7th Stevenage Walking Festival features a choice of walks, walkers can walk every day for a week, all locally on their doorstep. Stevenage has some fine walking areas, both within the boundaries of the Borough, and in the surrounding countryside.

2019 marks seven years since the launch of the Wales Coast Path and Ramblers Cymru will be celebrating with a seven day walking festival, 4 - 19 May 2019, from north to south Wales, including hidden parts of the Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire coast. There will be a programme of seven walks, one in each location during May.

Bingley Walkers are Welcome are very pleased to announce their second one day Walking Festival to be held on Bank Holiday Monday May 6th. After the success we had last year, we hope to make this one even better. There will be five walks on offer – one more than last year – all starting from Market Square but at different times.

On the Welsh border, this Roman-age town hosts a weekend festival that includes walks that explore the history of the area.

8th - 11th May

Kendal Walking FestivalThe Kendal Walking Festival offers an opportunity to explore this wonderful town, with its roots embedded so deeply in the peaceful landscapes that surround it. The festival has something for everyone regardless of his or her walking capabilities, including an appearance of the town's most famous resident - the original walking writer Alfred Wainwright.

This is the fourth year of the Kendal Walking Festival, and there are 21 walks and events on offer throughout the three days - from a historical walk around Kendal to a 13 mile hike around the Kentmere Horseshoe.

Enjoy the Chesterfield area on foot by taking part in this nine day walking festival. With 54 walks to choose from there’s got to be one that suits you whether it’s boarding a narrowboat for a trip on the Chesterfield Canal followed by a walk back to Hollingwood Hub, a walk starting with a ride on a bus, or a walk and talk about Chesterfield’s black and white buildings.

The 12th Suffolk Walking Festival is going to be the largest festival to date with over 120 events spread across 3 weeks. This year also sees the introduction of the first ever Fringe Festival, a series of activities that are designed to get you close to nature in the very heart of Suffolk’s countryside.

The Coleford area abounds in natural beauty, intriguing history and is a playground for outdoor pursuits. It has been crying out for its own walking festival. Coleford Area Walking Festival has been a collaborative project led by Coleford Area Partnership and Coleford Town Council and will play host to 25 walks over a 6 day period.

Bishop’s Castle is a small market town surrounded by the wonderful Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Beauty, near the Welsh border and off the beaten track. It is a welcoming place. The 20th walking festival offers a great choice of five walks every day, all beautiful, all guided by local people who know the area. Walks vary between five and sixteen miles. They take walkers over wide open hills, through winding valleys, tiny hamlets and past ancient hill forts.